9-year-old boy killed trying to run across Dauphin Island Parkway

MOBILE, Ala. -- Police are investigating the death of a 9-year-old boy who was hit by a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban last night when he attempted to run across Dauphin Island Parkway, according to a news release.

Police responded to a call about the incident, which happened at Maryvale Street and DIP, at 7:15 p.m. Friday. The victim was taken to USA Women's and Children's where he was pronounced dead at 8:28 p.m., according to Mobile police spokesman Ron Wallace.

A 59-year-old male drove the Suburban, and preliminary investigations show that alcohol, drugs and speed weren't factors in the incident, Wallace said.

Coroners still haven't determined the boy's cause of death, according to Wallace.